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The Augment from the AAHKS YAG

The Augment from the AAHKS YAG

American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons 75 Episodes Jul 20, 2026

The Augment is a podcast from the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons' Young Arthroplasty Group (YAG). It features in-depth discussions on timely topics in total joint arthroplasty, with interviews of experts sharing their experience and knowledge. Aimed at surgeons in training or early in practice, the podcast covers relevant clinical and professional issues in hip and knee replacement surgery.

Episodes

How To Build a Resume for Hip and Knee Fellowship: A Year-by-Year Guide
How To Build a Resume for Hip and Knee Fellowship: A Year-by-Year Guide Jul 20, 2026 46:08 Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Directors Dr. Aggarwal and Dr. Melnic join Dr. Crockatt and Dr. Lex in this episode of the Augment. They discuss the current landscape of adult recon fellowships, what fellowship directors are looking for in an application and provide tips and tricks for what a resident should be doing each year to develop a great adult recon resume in preparation for applying to fe
“Legends of Arthroplasty” with Past President Dr. Jay Lieberman
“Legends of Arthroplasty” with Past President Dr. Jay Lieberman Jun 22, 2026 15:40 Former AAHKS President and YAG Advisor Dr. Lieberman join Dr. Rozell and Dr. Schwartz in this episode of the Augment. They discuss developing a successful surgical career and in developing leadership skills. Dr. Lieberman talks about his mentors and understanding how being a leader is about supporting your team and ensuring their success. The group discusses starting out along the leadership path
“Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture Can Be Delayed for Treatment with an Arthroplasty Surgeon”
“Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture Can Be Delayed for Treatment with an Arthroplasty Surgeon” May 25, 2026 14:01 Dr. Krueger joined hosts Dr. Gabrielli, Dr. Landy and Dr. Gold on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the final paper presentation of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, “Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture Can Be Delayed for Treatment with an Arthroplasty Surgeon”. The paper compares outcomes for patients treated with arthroplasty for femoral neck fracture performed by adult reconstruction su
“State of the Art Management of Periprosthetic Fractures of the Femur”, Highlighted Symposium of the 2025 Annual Meeting
“State of the Art Management of Periprosthetic Fractures of the Femur”, Highlighted Symposium of the 2025 Annual Meeting Apr 22, 2026 24:03 Dr. Haidukewych, Dr. Jacobs and Dr. Schwarzkopf join hosts Dr. Crockatt and Dr. Thomas on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the final symposium of the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting, “State of the Art Management of Periprosthetic Fractures of the Femur”. This topic continues to be a bigger issue for arthroplasty surgeons, and the guests discuss how they plan for periprosthetic fractures with ei
“Secrets to Building Your Career”, Highlights of the YAG Annual Meeting Education Panel
“Secrets to Building Your Career”, Highlights of the YAG Annual Meeting Education Panel Mar 17, 2026 17:02 Former YAG Chairs Dr. Frisch and Dr. Wolfstadt join Dr. Landy and Dr. Schwartz on this episode of the Augment, to discuss some highlights of the YAG Educational Panel that was held at the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting: “Worst Mistakes and Best Decisions in Early Practice: Secrets to Building Your Career.” Tips from the discussion include how to manage issues from the OR, finding your best practice set
Revising the Spring Meeting with Dr. Vigdorchik and Dr. Buller
Revising the Spring Meeting with Dr. Vigdorchik and Dr. Buller Feb 16, 2026 14:56 Dr. Vigdorchik and Dr. Buller, Chair and Vice Chair of the AAHKS Education Council, respectively, join hosts Dr. Sarpong and Dr. Yoo on this episode of the Augment. They discuss revising Spring Meeting education to the type of sessions members are seeking now, including developing a track specifically for young surgeons. This track will address issues that may not be taught in training, help get a
AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee with Dr. Charles Hannon
AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee with Dr. Charles Hannon Jan 20, 2026 22:36 Dr. Hannon, chair of the AAHKS Evidence-Based Medicine Committee, joined hosts Dr. Gabrielli, Dr. Crockatt and Dr. Thomas on this episode of the Augment. They discuss Dr. Hannon’s introduction to the committee, while he was a resident under Past President Craig J. Della Valle, MD, discussing evidence for opioid prescriptions and developing clinical practice guidelines for multimodal pain control f
Developing the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting and First Time Attendees
Developing the 2025 AAHKS Annual Meeting and First Time Attendees Dec 16, 2025 12:44 Dr. Buller, 2025 Program Chair, joined hosts Dr. Sarpong and Dr. Yoo on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the importance of the clinical education at the Annual Meeting and bringing it back to the OR, the increased abstract submissions year after year and the utilization of a psychometrician to ensure the highest quality research is presented at the meeting. Dr. Cohen-Rosenblum then talks
AAHKS History and Structure with Drs. Meneghini and Chen
AAHKS History and Structure with Drs. Meneghini and Chen Nov 24, 2025 37:10 Dr. Meneghini, AAHKS President, and Dr. Chen, AAHKS First Vice President, join hosts Dr. Landy and Dr. Schwartz for this episode of the Augment. They discuss the history of how and why AAHKS was created, the development of the Annual Meeting and how it has changed in the past 35 years but preserved the essence of the association’s beginnings. They also discuss development of the specialty co
AAHKS Practice Management Committee with Dr. Ben Schwartz
AAHKS Practice Management Committee with Dr. Ben Schwartz Oct 20, 2025 29:07 Dr. Schwartz, chair of the AAHKS Practice Management Committee, joined hosts Dr. Landy and Dr. Weber on this episode of the Augment. They discuss the work of the committee, answering coding questions, developing resources for members on value-based care initiatives and other business-related issues. Other topics include developing a white paper on utilizing PCM coding, how Dr. Schwartz became invo
European Arthroplasty Perspectives
European Arthroplasty Perspectives Sep 22, 2025 54:09 In a new segment looking at arthroplasty surgical practices around the globe, this episode sees the Augment hosts joined by surgeons from Europe. The discussions include differences in training and practice models, reimbursement in training and practice with both public and private insurance systems. They also discuss patient care, including surgical settings, how patients are referred to arthropl
AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee with Drs. Stronach and Saxena
AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee with Drs. Stronach and Saxena Aug 18, 2025 17:01 Dr. Stronach and Dr. Saxena, chair and vice chair of the AAHKS Patient and Public Relations Committee, join host Dr. Yoo in this episode of The Augment. They discuss developing and providing patient education resources for members to provide their patients to help the patients understand and process what they are going through. Article topics include total vs. partial knee replacement, preparing t

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